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Key Legal Issues for the development of the Blue Economy
The "blue economy" refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. The development of...
Key international trade laws that impact the seafood industry
The seafood industry is heavily impacted by international trade laws, as seafood is a highly traded commodity across the world. Here are some of the key international trade laws that impact...
Navigating Investment Law in the Blue Economy
As the blue economy continues to expand, businesses operating in this sector face a range of legal and regulatory challenges, particularly when it comes to international investment. In this blog...
Starting an Aquaculture Business: Know the Rules
Starting an aquaculture business in Australia can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour. However, it is important to be aware of the various licenses and permits required to operate a successful...
Marine Protection – beyond the standard convention
by Anthony James Sangster Robles Solicitor @ Aquarius Lawyers Updated July 2021 Recent issues in Ecuadorian territorial waters and the Galapagos Island Exclusive Economic Zone and World Heritage...
Over-Governance in the Fishing Industry – Is it a problem?
by Anthony James Sangster Robles Solicitor, Aquarius Lawyers August 2020 Sustainability of the oceans have been an integral concept to international world governance in the last 10 years, it has...
CONTRACTS & COVID
Latest from Seafood TV - CONTRACTS & COVID: A Tale for Seafood Businesses Contracts have never been more important than in our current environment. Click here to watch...
Legal Support for Professional Fisheries
Aquarius Lawyers is providing legal advice and guidance to Professional Fisheries in NSW relative to the introduction of the Share Catch Quota system at reduced membership rates. If you have...
Understanding the Basics of a Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading may seem like any other agreement, however the law relating to bills of lading is both some of the oldest and most complex What is a bill of lading? A Bill of Lading is simply a...
Interview CEO of Aquarius Consulting Group. Legal issues for ocean and marine based industries
Guest - Katherine Hawes Aquarius Lawyers About the episode - At the age if 15 Katherine Hawes spent her summer holidays in barrister's chambers and law firms, researching, and compiling information...
Interview with the “Fish Lawyer”
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Marine Medical Research – Key Legal Issues
Over the last 10 years there has been increased interest in the use of marine organisms in medical research. However which country has the right to exploit these resources. The main issues concern...
Shop to make a difference
For those of you who don’t know, I am the Chairperson of Aquaculture with Frontiers (Australia) http://ow.ly/eyH150kp7WE which is about food security through aquaculture. I ask one small thing which...
VMS requirements in QLD fishing
Licensed fishing vessels operating in the following fisheries are required by law to use a vessel monitoring system (VMS): Fishery Symbol East Coast Trawl No.1 T1 East Coast Trawl Concessional Zone...
New regulations – damage stability of passenger ships
Cruise ships have new regulations from 2020. By adoption of the amended SOLAS Ch.II-1, new rules are coming into effect for passenger ships contracted on or after 1 January 2020 or, in the absence...
High Energy Mariculture Conference – Corfu
Whilst our principal solicitor, Katherine Hawes, could not attend in person, she was present via video link to outline the legal and regulatory hurdles facing the development of...
Specification of Marine Fuel Oils
Specification of Marine Fuel Oils Video by Marine Online The learning objectives of this video are that you will: • Recognize the need for a fuel standard. • Know that the current standard for...
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce!
Nothing goes better with shrimp or prawns than garlic. So here's our top pick for the table this Easter! Ingredients: 2 pounds jumbo shrimp 1 large clove garlic, crushed and minced 1/2...
Easy Barbecued Trout Recipe!
Here's our pick for a tasty Barbecued Trout that the whole family will love this Easter! Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 trout, cleaned and head removed 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 1 sprig fresh...
Delicious Oysters Kilpatrick recipe for Easter!
Haven't decided your seafood menu for Easter 2017? We've got you covered with this delicious recipe for sustainable Oysters Kilpatrick! Ingredients: 2 cups rock salt 24 oysters, shucked 2...
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